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a stomachic bitter are prepared from it. The young leaves are 
shredded down and employed to give color and flavor to puddings. 
They are also used in omelets and cakes. Propagated from seed 
and divisions of the roots. 
THYME.*—(THYMUS VULGARIS. ) 
The young leaves of this plant are employed for various culi- 
nary purposes. It yields a species of camphor in distillation with 
water. Propagated from seed or divisions of the roots. 
WORMWOOD.*—(arTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM.) 
This is purely a medicinal plant, and used for various purposes. 
It is said to be a stomachic and slightly stimulating. Propagated 
from seed, cuttings, and divisions of the roots. 
